Senior Site Manager

As a Senior Site Manager at Hill, you’ll take full ownership of large-scale, high-value residential projects—often £30m+—delivering quality, safety and performance from the ground up. Whether running a standalone scheme or leading a key phase within a wider development, you’ll set the tone on site and ensure everything runs to programme, to standard and to plan.

This is a leadership role for someone who’s hands-on, people-focused and ready to drive progress every day. You’ll lead teams, manage subcontractors, and bring clarity and control to every stage of delivery.

• →Lead construction activity on site, ensuring build quality, programme, and safety standards are met
• →Manage Assistant Site Managers, Trainees and subcontractors—setting expectations and supporting development
• →Chair subcontractor meetings, record outcomes and hold teams accountable for delivery
• →Drive health, safety and environmental compliance across the entire site
• →Oversee build sequencing, short-term and long-term programming, and utility coordination
• →Ensure compliance with NHBC, Zurich, statutory authority and technical standards
• →Coordinate drawings, Employer’s Requirements and buildability reviews
• →Lead site presentation and set the tone for site culture and professionalism
• →Monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and report status to Project or Contracts Managers
• →Support cost control, plant usage, materials tracking and resource planning
• →Act as a visible leader—engaging with clients, consultants and internal departments to solve problems and keep momentum

• HND/Degree in Construction or equivalent
• Proven experience leading site teams on £30m+ residential developments
• Strong knowledge of NHBC and statutory compliance
• Skilled in subcontractor engagement, performance reviews and programming
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Clear understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
• Competent in Microsoft Office and construction management tools
• CSCS card, SMSTS, Scaffold Inspection and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• Collaborative, professional and calm under pressure
• A role model who drives standards and builds pride on site

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Healthcare cashback plan and wellbeing platform
• Hill Incentive Scheme and retail discounts
• Paid volunteering days and structured career development
• A collaborative environment where your growth is supported, and your work has real impact

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Healthcare cashback plan and wellbeing platform
• Hill Incentive Scheme and retail discounts
• Paid volunteering days and structured career development
• A collaborative environment where your growth is supported, and your work has real impact

Why Hill?
At Hill, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Every person here contributes to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes and shaping vibrant communities across the UK.

Our culture is underpinned by our values:

• Ambition – we set bold goals and support each other to exceed them
• Impact – we focus on delivering meaningful outcomes
• Agility – we move quickly, adapt confidently, and embrace change
• Collaboration – we work together to achieve more, sharing success along the way

As a privately owned business, we’re able to move with pace and purpose. We invest in people, support career growth, and empower individuals to lead from wherever they stand. Hard-working, driven people thrive here — and are recognised for what they deliver and how they deliver it.

Join Hill and be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team. Together, we’re not just building homes — we’re building a lasting legacy.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.